In a decisive basketball game held on Wednesday night, Northeastern emerged victorious against Harvard with a final score of 78-56. Ryan Williams came off the bench to contribute significantly, scoring 21 points for the Huskies. His shooting performance was impressive, hitting 8 of 12 attempts overall, including a remarkable 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.

Alongside Williams, Alexander Nwagha also stood out, adding 14 points to the scoreboard while making 6 of 7 shots, and effectively converting 2 of 3 free throws. Harold Woods also played a crucial role, finishing the game with 12 points from his 5 of 12 shooting, and he secured nine rebounds as well.

The Crimson, who are now 1-3 for the season, were led by Chandler Pigge, who scored 17 points while grabbing six rebounds and making two steals. Dutch Dowdell contributed with 10 points and had two steals, while Thomas Batties II recorded nine points along with 11 rebounds, although their efforts weren’t enough to turn the game around.

From the beginning of the match, Northeastern established control, seizing the lead just 28 seconds into the first half and maintaining it throughout. By halftime, they had built a substantial lead, ending the first 20 minutes with a score of 39-21. Williams made a notable impact during the first half, scoring 13 points that propelled the team. In the second half, Nwagha led the Huskies with nine points, further solidifying their dominance.